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Retirees Are Quietly Settling Into Americus, Georgia Where Brick Downtown Homes Stay Affordable

Some towns shout for attention, and some just wait for the right people to find them. Americus, Georgia, is the waiting kind, a small county seat where retirees are looking for older brick homes, a slower pace, and costs that do not crush a fixed income. I spent time digging...

Americus, GA · 17d
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Thomasville Dog Park now open, offering a new place for pups to play

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Four-legged friends in Thomasville now have a new place to play. Thomasville Dog Park, located near the Cherokee Park entrance sign on Covington Avenue, is now open, city officials announced Wednesday. “We wanted to open the park as soon as possible so our community and their...

Thomasville, GA · 17d
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Weekend Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (10/23-10/25)

This weekend is an extremely busy for the adventurous in Middle Georgia, with the Greek Festival in Macon, Pasafest 2026 in Buena Vista, the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival, and much more. Fashion lovers won't want to miss fashion designer Isaih Miller's The Living Gallery: Art Through Fashion at stARTup Studios on Saturday evening. The following are just a few of the fun, interesting, and often free things to do this weekend in the heart of Georgia.

Macon, GA · 15d
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Thomasville Park renovations to begin in November, adding splash pad and playground

THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Renovations at Balfour Park in Thomasville are set to begin in November, bringing the city’s first splash pad and its first fully accessible, inclusive playground to the park. The project, part of the City of Thomasville’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan, follows community input gathered through...

Thomasville, GA · 17d
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City of Moultrie awarded $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant

The City of Moultrie has been awarded $1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support water system improvements for portions of Northwest Moultrie!. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) awarded us this grant to help address critical infrastructure needs and improve quality of life for residents.

Moultrie, GA · 16d

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Commissioner arrested, jail plans, cat rescue and growing jackpot

ATLANTA - This morning’s briefs include a Baldwin County commissioner’s arrest, planned jail upgrades in Athens-Clarke County, a cat rescue in Lee County and a $635 million Powerball jackpot. Baldwin County commission chair charged. What we know:. Baldwin County Commission Chair Kendrick Butts was arrested after a family...

Baldwin County, GA · 18d

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‘We just need some help’: Frustrated concerns rise over access to food stamps

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Several south Georgia residents have voiced their concerns after they say they suddenly can’t use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. On Oct. 19, WALB received several phone calls that people weren’t able to access their benefits. Residents said there was a long...

Albany, GA · 18d

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Georgia housing initiative visits Cairo as city advances affordable housing plans

CAIRO, Ga. -- Cairo’s bid to join a statewide affordable housing and community development program moved forward this week with a key milestone: a site visit from the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing committee. The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, known as GICH, is a collaborative, three-year program that...

Cairo, GA · 17d

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Residents revisit Bainbridge history with tour

Locals had the opportunity to travel back in time at the Decatur County Historical Society’s Living History Tour on Monday. The group escorted visitors to various locations around Downtown Bainbridge, […]

Bainbridge, GA · 17d

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Ga. officials urge caution with tractors on roads for harvest season

MOULTRIE, Ga. - With fall harvest underway, Georgia officials are reminding drivers to buckle up, slow down and watch for farm equipment on rural roads. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and Georgia Department of Agriculture shared the message Wednesday during their annual “Yield Behind the Wheel” safety campaign at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie.

Georgia · 17d

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Woodworking business destroyed in fire on Fussell Road in Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — A Lee County woodworking business was destroyed in an intense early morning fire on Oct. 20. Fire Chief David Forrester said the call about a commercial building fire on Fussell Road at Veterinary Way, near a local animal hospital, came in around 4:17 a.m.

Lee County, GA · 18d

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This Small Georgia Town Lets You Live Like Royalty On Nothing But Social Security Income

Nobody told you that living like royalty was an option on a fixed income, but Bainbridge, Georgia apparently didn’t get that memo. This small town in southwest Georgia has quietly been offering an exceptional quality of life at prices that make your retirement budget look generous instead of tight.

Bainbridge, GA · 18d

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Mike Collins visits voters in Downtown Bainbridge

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Collins visited Decatur County to host a meet-and-greet session with local residents on Monday. To date, Collins said he has traveled 2,000 miles visiting […]

Decatur County, GA · 18d

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Georgia DPH measles investigation identifies potential public exposures

As part of the ongoing investigation into the current measles case in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has determined that the individual visited a restaurant in Houston County while infectious. Anyone at the following location during the listed time may have been exposed: Longhorn Steakhouse 100 Hampton Court Perry, Georgia 31069 October 7, 2026, Exposure window: 7 PM – 10 PM DPH urges anyone who was at the restaurant during this time to check their vaccination status and watch for measles symptoms. People without immunity through vaccination or previous measles infection should monitor for symptoms through October 28 . Measles symptoms typically appear 7–14 days after exposure but can take up to 21 days. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, followed by a red rash that begins on the head and spreads to the rest of the body. Anyone with measles symptoms should contact their healthcare provider immediately. DO NOT go to a doctor's office, hospital, or public health clinic without calling ahead to report your symptoms. Healthcare providers who suspect measles should notify public health immediately. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or

Houston County, GA · 18d

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Lee County Commission approves 29.710-mill property tax rate for 2026

LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Lee County government has officially approved its property tax rate for 2026. At a special called meeting on Oct. 19, the board of commissioners voted to approve an overall millage rate of 29.710 mills. This includes the county rate of 11.17 mills, a...

Lee County, GA · 18d

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Tift County alumni weekend draws praise for safety, unity

TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) —Tift County’s alumni weekend concluded with no reported violence, according to eventgoers and local leadership. Tift County Commissioner Melissa Hughes said she received only positive feedback from the event, which was organized by Raven Denson and Jamarkus Williams. “I’m so excited that the organizers was...

Tift County, GA · 19d

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Nearly 30 homes approved for Thomasville’s Traditional Neighborhood Infill District

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Thomasville city leaders are working to increase housing opportunities by allowing more homes on vacant lots through the city’s Traditional Neighborhoods Infill District. Nearly a year after the district launched, 27 homes are now included, including two on West Jerger Street and two more under...

Thomasville, GA · 19d

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‘What’s at stake in this election’: Gov. Kemp, state leaders rally farmers in Moultrie

MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) — Georgia’s candidates for governor are pitching farmers on how they will protect the state’s top industry, while the state’s top Republican leaders met with farm leaders in Moultrie to discuss the future of agriculture. With Gov. Brian Kemp’s term winding down, the...

Georgia · 18d

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A nationwide tour focused on civic engagement is making its only Georgia stop in Thomasville, speaking with local faith leaders and neighbors about how voting connects to the issues that affect the community as Election Day approaches.

A nationwide tour focused on civic engagement is making its only Georgia stop in Thomasville, speaking with local faith leaders and neighbors about how voting connects to the issues that affect the community as Election Day approaches.

Thomasville, GA · 17d

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ABAC Students Active in Fiesta de Pueblo

Tifton, Ga—La Fiesta del Pueblo returned to Fullwood Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, bringing together members of the Tifton community for a day of celebrating Hispanic culture, food and traditions. The 30th annual festival was held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and offered free admission to the community....

Tifton, GA · 17d